Brief Life History of Adam W.
When Adam W. Rightnowar was born on 27 November 1844, in McClellan Township, Jefferson, Illinois, United States, his father, George Reeves Rightnowar, was 34 and his mother, Nancy Sarah Overbay, was 39. He married Nancy Emmaline Giles on 6 January 1875, in Jefferson, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. He lived in Illinois, United States in 1870. He died on 9 January 1907, in Jefferson, Illinois, United States, at the age of 62, and was buried in Jefferson, Illinois, United States.
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Family Time Line
Sources (15)
- Adam W Rightenour in household of George R Rightenour, "United States Census, 1850"
- Adam Rightowar, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
- Adam W. Rightnowar, "Find A Grave Index"
Spouse and Children
1844–1907 Male
1856–1926 Female
Children (2)
1873–1956 Female
1889–1964 Female
Parents and Siblings
1810–1887 Male
1806–1860 Female
Siblings (6)
1832–1892 Female
1835–1872 Female
1838–1928 Male
1840–1906 Male
1844–1907 Male
+1 More Child
World Events (8)
1846
Age 2
1848 · Chicago Board of Trade is organized
Age 4
1861 · Simple life to Soldiers
Age 17
Name Meaning
Hebrew: The Scripture name, in Hebrew, Adham, signifying 'man;' literally earthy, red earth; Rudolph, however, says the name in Ethiopic means ' to be fair, beautiful.' Hence the nurse-name Addy, little Adam.
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